GEORGE TOWN: Twenty-nine schools in Penang have received infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2027 Year One intake.
The Penang Education Department said the work across five districts involved constructing additional buildings using the Industrialised Building System (IBS), as well as maintenance, renovation and classroom upgrades.
The upgrades were aimed at increasing school capacity and providing pupils with a more conducive, comfortable and safe learning environment, the department said in several Facebook posts.
In Seberang Prai Utara, 13 schools involving 1,336 pupils benefited from the initiative. Six underwent classroom maintenance and upgrades, while seven received additional IBS buildings.
Classroom upgrades were carried out at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bertam Putra, SK Tasek Gelugor, SK Padang Menora, SK Pasir Gebu, SK Mak Mandin and SK Pinang Tunggal.
Additional IBS buildings were constructed at SK Paya Keladi, SK Bertam Indah, SK Pokok Sena, SK Sungai Dua, SK Taman Senangan, SK Lahar Yooi and SK Desa Murni.
In the Southwest district, five schools received infrastructure improvements. Additional IBS buildings were constructed at SK Sungai Pinang, SK Telok Bahang and SK Mutiara Perdana, while classroom renovations and upgrades were carried out at SK Sungai Rusa and SK Mutiara Perdana.
In the Northeast district, four schools were involved. SK Tanjong Tokong and SK Sungai Gelugor underwent classroom maintenance and upgrades, while additional IBS buildings were constructed at SK Tanjung Bunga and SK Jelutong Barat.
In Seberang Prai Tengah, three schools — SK Bukit Teh, SK Macang Bubok and SK Alma Jaya — received additional IBS buildings, benefiting 175 pupils.
In Seberang Prai Selatan, four schools benefited from both initiatives. Additional IBS buildings were constructed at SK Sungai Kechil and SK Bandar Tasek Mutiara, while classroom renovations and upgrades were carried out at SK Saujana Indah and SK Batu Kawan.